Last Updated: June 28, 2026
Looking for JAMB 2026 latest updates?
This page tracks every major development in real time, from the official cut-off marks confirmed at the May 11 policy meeting to the June 2026 policy shifts that have restructured how Colleges of Education work, to the current status of every active portal. Bookmark it and check back regularly.
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⚡ Live Admission Dashboard — June 2026
| Feature / Event | Current Status | Action Required |
|---|---|---|
| UTME and Mop-Up Results | 100% Released | Check via SMS or portal |
| Original Result Printing | LIVE (Activated June 22) | Print via JAMB e-Facility (₦1,500 fee) |
| O’Level Result Upload | OPEN (Started May 18) | Upload at an accredited CBT centre now |
| Change of Course / Institution | OPEN (Started May 25) | Visit an accredited CBT centre |
| Post-UTME Screening | ONGOING | Check your target school’s portal immediately |
| Affiliated COE Degree Programmes | SCRAPPED from 2026/2027 | Affected candidates must act now |
| Official Cut-Off Marks | CONFIRMED (May 11) | See the full breakdown below |
Official JAMB 2026 Cut-Off Marks: No More Projections
The waiting is over. JAMB officially announced the 2026 cut-off marks at the policy meeting on May 11, 2026 in Abuja. As a result, all the projections and estimates that circulated online before May 11 are now obsolete. Here are the confirmed figures.
The minimum score into universities is 150, Colleges of Nursing is 150, and polytechnics is 100. These are not targets. They are the legally binding floor scores below which no institution can offer admission.
These figures mean no university can legally offer admission to a candidate who scored below 150. No polytechnic can admit below 100. Individual institutions set their own cut-offs above these minimums based on how competitive their courses and available spaces are.
| Institution Type | Official 2026 Minimum Cut-Off |
|---|---|
| Federal and State Universities | 150 |
| Colleges of Nursing Sciences | 150 |
| Polytechnics and Monotechnics | 100 |
| Colleges of Education | See COE section below |
What This Means for You
Clearing 150 or 100 means you qualify to be considered. It does not mean you will be admitted.
At competitive federal universities, the effective departmental threshold for Medicine, Law, and Engineering sits significantly above the national floor. In practice, Medicine at premier federal universities demands a composite aggregate in the 75 to 85 percent range. Therefore, use the national minimum as your eligibility check, not your preparation target.
For the full institutional breakdown of cut-off marks by school and course, read our official JAMB cut-off marks for all universities in Nigeria 2026 guide.
In addition, candidates who are offered admission now have a maximum of four weeks to accept their offer. Failure to do so may lead to the offer being withdrawn or reassigned.
Clear deadlines have also been fixed: public universities are expected to complete admissions by October 31, 2026, polytechnics by November 30, 2026, and colleges of education by December 31, 2026.
With the cut-off marks confirmed, the most significant new development of June 2026 demands its own section.
Major June 2026 Policy Change: JAMB Scraps Affiliated Degree Programmes in Colleges of Education
This is the biggest structural change in Nigerian tertiary admissions in recent years, and thousands of candidates are directly affected.
What Has Changed
JAMB has formally ended admissions into affiliated degree programmes run by Colleges of Education, marking a major shift in Nigeria’s teacher education system and effectively making the Nigeria Certificate in Education the sole entry route into the institutions from the 2026/2027 academic session.
Under the new framework, the Nigeria Certificate in Education becomes the sole entry point into all colleges of education, with the board explicitly barring admissions into 100 or 200 level for any affiliated programme.
In plain terms: if you selected a degree programme at a College of Education, that programme no longer exists for new admissions. The NCE is now the only path into these institutions.
What Happens to Affected Candidates
Affected candidates may apply for a change of institution at no cost, transfer to the parent university to which the degree programme is affiliated, or allow their second-choice institution to become their first choice for admission processing.
The board set June 22 as the deadline for change of school requests. If you missed that window, contact JAMB’s official helpline or visit your nearest JAMB state office immediately for guidance. Do not wait.
In addition, JAMB has introduced mandatory O’Level verification for all NCE applicants, pegged at ₦1,500 for one sitting and ₦2,000 for two sittings.
The Board emphasized that once a candidate is recommended for NCE admission, any ongoing UTME or Direct Entry process will be suspended.
The UTME Exemption for NCE and ND Agriculture Candidates
Alongside the COE restructuring, Education programme candidates and Agriculture non-engineering course candidates are now exempted from sitting the UTME entirely, though they must still register with JAMB and go through CAPS.
This means if you are targeting NCE or a non-engineering ND in Agriculture, you no longer need to write the UTME. However, JAMB registration and CAPS processing remain mandatory. Therefore, do not skip the registration process simply because you are exempt from the exam itself.
With this major policy change addressed, let us move to the portals that are now actively open.
How to Check and Print Your JAMB 2026 Result
JAMB results are fully released. As of May 6, 2026, all UTME results, including mop-up exam results, have been made available. More importantly, you can now print your official result slip.
Method 1: The e-Facility Portal (Now Active)
Online result slip printing went live on June 22, 2026. As a result, you no longer have to rely solely on SMS to confirm your score. Here is how to print your original result slip.
Log into JAMB’s e-Facility website using your registered email and password. Navigate to the Print Result Slip section, select 2026 as your examination year, confirm your details, and pay the ₦1,500 official fee through the portal’s payment gateway.
Download and save your PDF before printing. Print at least two copies on A4 paper and keep them unlaminated.
For a full walkthrough including troubleshooting tips, read our complete guide on how to print your original JAMB result slip.
Method 2: SMS Shortcode (Backup Method)
The SMS method remains active and is useful if you want a quick score check without logging into the portal.
Open your messaging app and type UTMERESULT as a single word with no spaces or punctuation. Send it to 55019 or 66019.
You must use the same SIM registered with your JAMB profile. Ensure you have at least ₦100 airtime before sending, since the SMS fee is ₦100 this cycle. If you have forgotten your registration number, send the word RETRIEVE to 55019 from your registered number.
O’Level Upload, Change of Course, and Active Portals
O’Level Result Upload
The O’level upload portal on JAMB CAPS opened on May 18, 2026. If you have not uploaded your WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB results yet, this is now urgent.
No institution can recommend you for admission on CAPS without your O’level results reflecting correctly on your profile. Therefore, visit any accredited JAMB CBT centre with your original result documents and have them uploaded immediately.
After uploading, confirm the upload was successful by checking “My O’Level” on your CAPS dashboard in Desktop Mode.
Read our guide on how to confirm your O’level result has been successfully uploaded on CAPS to verify your status.
Change of Course and Institution
The Change of Course and Institution portal opened on May 25, 2026, following the completion of the mop-up examination. If your current score does not align with your initial choice of school or course, or if the COE affiliated degree changes affect your application, this portal is your primary route to adjusting your application.
Read our JAMB change of course and institution 2026 guide for the full process.
Post-UTME Screening
Post-UTME screening is currently ongoing across universities. Several federal and state universities have open registration windows with closing dates in June and July 2026. As a result, if your target school’s portal is open, register immediately rather than waiting for the deadline week.
Read our live portal tracker for Post-UTME 2026 for the current status of each school’s window.
Understanding Your JAMB CAPS Status
Once your school begins admission processing, your CAPS dashboard will show one of these statuses. Understanding what each one means saves you from unnecessary panic and inaction.
AIP (Admission in Progress)
Your school has reviewed your profile and you meet their initial requirements. You are under active consideration but have not been admitted yet. Therefore, continue monitoring your dashboard and ensure your O’level upload is complete.
Recommended
Your institution has selected you and submitted your name to JAMB for final approval. This is a strong status. In addition, it means the decision now sits with JAMB rather than your school. Do not accept congratulations prematurely, but this is a very positive sign.
Admitted
JAMB has approved your school’s recommendation. Your status has updated to Admitted, and you must accept the offer within four weeks. Failure to do so risks the offer being withdrawn or reassigned to another candidate.
Read our guide on how to accept admission on JAMB CAPS to complete this process correctly.
Not Admitted or Rejected
Your school did not select you. This could result from your JAMB score falling below their departmental threshold, O’level grades not meeting course requirements, or the programme being oversubscribed. As a result, explore the Change of Course or Change of Institution portal.
Read our JAMB change of course and institution 2026 guide for your next steps.
For a full breakdown of every CAPS status and what action to take for each, read our JAMB CAPS 2026 guide.
What Your JAMB Score Actually Means
Clearing the national cut-off mark of 150 qualifies you for consideration. However, what determines admission is your composite aggregate, the combination of your JAMB score, post-UTME performance (where applicable), and O’level grades, compared against your target school’s departmental threshold.
For a complete breakdown of how different score ranges translate into realistic admission chances, read our guide on what your JAMB score really means for admission in 2026.
If your score falls below your target course’s competitive range, here are your immediate options.
First, check whether your score is competitive for related or alternative courses at your target school.
Second, explore schools that accept lower scores for the same or related programmes using our schools that accept low JAMB scores guide.
Third, use the Change of Course or Institution portal to redirect your application before windows close.
Frequently Asked Questions About JAMB 2026 Latest Updates
What is the official JAMB cut-off mark for universities in 2026?
150 for universities and colleges of nursing, and 100 for polytechnics. These were officially confirmed at the May 11, 2026 policy meeting in Abuja.
Can I print my JAMB result now?
Yes. Online result slip printing went live on June 22, 2026. Log into JAMB’s e-Facility website, pay the ₦1,500 fee, and download your PDF. For the full step-by-step process, read our how to print your original JAMB result slip guide.
How many people wrote JAMB 2026?
A total of 2,243,816 candidates registered for the 2026 UTME, representing a 10.5 percent increase from the 2.03 million recorded in 2025.
What happened to affiliated degree programmes in Colleges of Education?
JAMB has completely ended admissions into affiliated programmes in Colleges of Education from the 2026/2027 session. No admission into 100 or 200 level is allowed in any College of Education. All entrants must now come through the NCE programme. Affected candidates had until June 22 to request a change of institution. If you missed this deadline, contact JAMB directly.
Is the O’level upload portal open?
Yes. The O’level upload portal opened on May 18, 2026 and remains active. Visit any accredited JAMB CBT centre with your original results to upload. This is mandatory before any institution can recommend you for admission.
Is the Change of Course and Institution portal open?
Yes. It opened on May 25, 2026. Visit an accredited CBT centre to process your change.
My result was withheld. What should I do?
Contact JAMB through their official helpline or visit your nearest JAMB state office. Do not pay any agent or third party claiming they can release your result. That is a scam. For a full explanation of why results are withheld and the exact steps to take, read our why JAMB withheld some results in 2026 guide.
What is the 16-year age limit rule?
JAMB strictly enforces a minimum age of 16 for 2026 admissions. Underage candidates who scored 320 and above have been placed under a special review panel. Others remain ineligible for admission in this cycle regardless of JAMB score.
Conclusion
The JAMB 2026 admission season is now in full swing. The official cut-off marks are confirmed, all portals are active, and the COE affiliated degree overhaul has reshaped a significant portion of the candidate pool. In addition, the four-week acceptance window means you must act on every CAPS update quickly.
Check your CAPS status daily. Confirm your O’level upload is complete. Print your original result slip if you have not done so. And if your first-choice school or course is no longer realistic based on your score, redirect your application through the Change of Course portal now rather than waiting.
For real-time alerts on post-UTME openings, CAPS batch releases, and any further JAMB policy updates throughout the season, join our WhatsApp group.
What is jamb notification slips?
Because i’ve seen in some posts about ‘print your jamb notification slips’, That it will be among the documents for the admission process
Hi Chi! Here is the simple breakdown.
The UTME Notification Slip you printed before the exam is not needed for clearance. The free Result Notification Slip is also not accepted by ABSU because it has no passport photograph on it.
What you actually need is the Original JAMB Result Slip, which shows your scores and your passport photograph. JAMB charges a one-time fee of ₦1,500 to print it from your portal.
Do not worry about any of this yet. Once your admission is fully confirmed on CAPS, simply log in and print your Original JAMB Result Slip and your JAMB Admission Letter. Those are the only two JAMB documents you need for your files.
How can I upgrade my utme registration number to direct entry registration number? What documents do I need and is there any payment involved??
Hi Bridget! Yes, this is an official JAMB process called the UTME to Direct Entry Conversion, and it allows you to switch your application to DE so you can gain admission into 200 level instead of 100 level.
You cannot do this on your phone or at a regular cyber cafe. You must visit an accredited JAMB Professional Registration Centre (PRC) in your state to get it done in person with your biometrics.
Bring the following documents: your JAMB UTME Registration Slip, your O’Level result (WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB), your higher qualification certificate that makes you eligible for DE (ND, HND, NCE, IJMB, JUPEB, or A-Level), and your JAMB Profile Code.
There is a fee involved, but the exact amount varies slightly depending on the centre and the current JAMB cycle. To avoid being overcharged, go directly to an official PRC and ask for the conversion fee before making any payment. Make sure you collect an official receipt once you pay.
Gather your documents, locate the nearest official JAMB PRC in your state, and head there to get it converted!